My
name is Leslie LeFave and I live in Sunny Clermont, Florida with my
husband and son. We live on an acre in a secluded area where our animals
can run and play. Our love for animals does not stop with our Shih Tzu
we have several cats and a pond full of koi. Everyone gets along at Tian
Mi. Our cats love our fish, our dogs love our cats, and our cats love
our dogs. Shih Tzu love everyone. I say at least once a week, "We
are so lucky to live with a house full of sweet little souls." I
feel that our pets enrich our lives. There is never a dull moment at
Tian Mi!!!

At
the time of this writing, I have been owned by Shih Tzu for twelve
years, been involved in Shih Tzu rescue for eleven years and been
showing Shih Tzu for eight years. The Shih Tzu at Tian Mi are pets first
and Show dogs second. Showing and keeping Shih Tzu in coat is a lot of
work. Sometimes I ask myself, "Why do I keep doing this?" And
then there is another dog show. I am addicted, as all my fellow
exhibitors are. I love seeing a Shih Tzu in the ring with their long
flowing coat, head held high, with that mushy face constantly looking up
at their handler for approval. In my eyes there is no competition; the
Shih Tzu is by far the most beautiful of show dogs and the most
endearing couch potatoes, who never miss a chance to give their humans a
big wet kiss.

All
Shih Tzu at Tian Mi receive exceptional care. Our vet is a fellow
exhibitor. I believe she is better at her job because she is PART
of the dog world. She does not just take care of client dogs she has
many of her own, as well as her own breeding program. Her experience
leads me to drive an hour from my home for all my veterinary needs.

At
Tian Mi we do not breed for the purpose of making money on Shih Tzu.
Breedings are always done with thoughtful planning for health and
temperament first and foremost, while always keeping the show ring in
mind.

My
Shih Tzu bring out everything good in me. The simple feeling of sitting
on the couch surrounded by all my precious little angels makes me feel
at peace with the world. Giving them lots of snuggles and talking baby
talk to them, makes me realize they really do put up with a lot from me.
Showing is demanding, yet they continue to be happy just being with me.

I
have days when someone gets an upset tummy, when show dogs coats are
stuck to their rear end, and when wiping up one more accident someone
had in the house feels somewhat overwhelming: When show dogs
decide for what ever reason they are not going to take one more step in
the ring or they want to do loop de loops, then the thought does enter
my mind that I am totally out of my mind to have more Shih Tzu. Thank
God these days are very few and far between. When peace is restored once
again I fall under the spell of The Shih Tzu!!!

I,
personally will not cut corners regarding the care or quality of my Shih
Tzu. I will not compete with the lowest price in the paper or on the
internet. I do however, promise every Tian Mi Shih Tzu will meet or
exceed your greatest expectations.